Trump nominates Pam Bondi as US Attorney General following Gaetz's withdrawal

Donald Trump has nominated Pam Bondi as U.S. Attorney General after Matt Gaetz withdrew due to ethics issues. Gaetz faced a House Ethics Committee investigation related to serious allegations, which he denied. Bondi, a former Florida Attorney General from 2011 to 2019, has experience in law enforcement and served on Trump's Opioid and Drug Abuse Commission. She was also part of Trump's defense team during his first impeachment trial. Trump praised Bondi's qualifications and prosecutorial experience, stating she would address the perceived politicization of the Department of Justice. He emphasized her commitment to fighting crime and restoring the agency's focus.